Behavioral Counselor

Behavioral Counselor - Family Therapist

Location: Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Full-time Contract (1099)

Job Purpose Statement

The Center for Children & Families is seeking a Family Therapist to provide in-home counseling services to children and families. The therapist will engage families through a variety of programs, including Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) empowering them to build stable, healthy environments.

This position will report to the Shreveport, Louisiana office, and will provide clients with in-home/community-based services across the Northwest Louisiana region.

See Yourself in This Role

As a Family Therapist with The Center for Children & Families, you will be at the forefront of transforming lives. Imagine stepping into the homes of families in crisis, where you become a beacon of hope and stability. You show up with compassion and dedication, ready to build trust and rapport with families navigating challenging dynamics. You see the value in each family member, recognizing and amplifying their inherent strengths and resources. Your role is to empower them to leverage these assets, guiding them towards restoration. By offering hope and support, you help families envision and work toward a healthier, more stable future, making a profound impact on their lives and the community.

Job Requirements

What You Have:
Educational background: Master’s degree in counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology*
Licensure: Preference for candidates who are licensed or provisionally licensed as a PLPC, LPC, PLMFT, or LMFT. Candidates with a master’s in social work must possess an LCSW**.
Any level of experience: This position is a great fit for new graduates, mid-career therapists looking for a change, or retired individuals who are seeking to make an impact in their community – all while making a competitive wage.
*Those with a master’s degree in psychology do not require further licensure.
**Due to the independent contractor nature of these positions, we are unable to hire individuals with an LMSW license.

Who You Are:
Compassionate: You are driven by a genuine desire to help others by providing support, kindness, and care
Empathetic: You possess a deep ability to connect with individuals & families to understand their unique circumstances.
Driven to make a difference: You desire for the work that you do each day to have a lasting and meaningful impact. You are motivated by a strong desire to serve your community.
Resilient: You are capable of handling the challenges of working in-home with families facing difficult circumstances.
Self-motivated: You demonstrate initiative and persistence in building and maintaining a client caseload. You actively communicate with your supervisor & clients and understands that your earnings are directly related to the number of clients served.
Responsible: You adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethics, ensuring all actions and decisions align with professional and organizational values. You maintain confidentiality and respect the trust placed on you by clients & peers.
Other Requirements:
Contractor requirements: As a contractor at The Center, you will be required to hold workers’ compensation & professional liability insurance – these will be discussed in the interview process. You will also be trained in CPR, as well as any program requirements prior to providing services.
Pre-start date state background check, drug & TB tests required

Duties & Responsibilities

Client care and empowerment:
In-home and community-based service delivery: Provide therapy services primarily in the home environment, engaging families and utilizing available resources and relationships. Services can also be delivered in community settings (i.e. schools, libraries, and other agreed-upon sites).
In-person engagement: Primarily conduct sessions in person. Telehealth is utilized only when it best suits the client due to medical reasons.
Training completion: Participate in applicable online training for evidence-based programs, including Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Client assessment and treatment planning: Evaluate client needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and assist individuals in reaching personal goals.
Family empowerment: Support families in building environments that promote stability and utilize each family’s natural strengths and community resources.
Case and Data Management:
Administrative Duties: Complete and submit all necessary paperwork for the appropriate Medicaid plans and maintain accurate client records, including weekly case notes and invoices, intake letters, treatment plans and safety plans, monthly reports, court reports (as necessary), discharge summaries and other program specific paperwork as required.
HIPAA compliance: Ensure all client information is handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect privacy and confidentiality.
Collaboration and Supervision:
Participate in regular supervision: Engage in supervisory sessions and seek guidance from the Therapeutic Services Supervisor as needed.
Professional development: Attend workshops, seminars, and continuing education opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Team collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and provide consultation as needed.
Additional responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Therapeutic Services Supervisor.

Pay and Compensation Information
Job type: Full-time, independent contractor position (1099).
Caseload: Maintain a minimum of 16 direct client contact hours per week.
Pay rate: $45-70 per direct client contact hour.
Other compensation: Signing bonus, two-week onboarding stipend, and annual retention bonus (if applicable)
Other perks: Evidence-Based Training, Free CEUs, and more Fully licensed applicants qualify for state loan forgiveness in the state of Louisiana.

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